50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Pinecrest

“The quality of the food is by far the reason to come here alongside it's wide array of selections to choose from.Personally, I ordered fried calamari for the table (I'm talking about freshly breaded and cooked to order .. of perfection existed in this category of have to say .. Perfect.You just gotta go. Enough said. You're welcome ? readers.Paul Asencio

Parking: Shopping little mall with parking off US1 by Dadeland.

Kid-friendliness: Who's not friendly to kids. There were families there. Everyone was happy.

Wheelchair accessibility: Per code, yes they must have it. The answer is a Yes.“

“loa anticuchos el lomo el pollo broaster“

“El mejor sushi de Miami! Siempre que voy pido el Suntory y el Blue Bird roll. A mis hijos les encantan los postres, uno mejor que el otro!“

“💯🍣 excelente comida, servicio y la decoración 🪴🌱🎋🪵“

“A+ on food through service and everything in between.“

“awesome rolls!!! very nice place“

“A great izakaya with an excellent selection of sake and very good sushi. We started with the oysters, which were absolutely incredible, and then ordered the moriawase — everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious.

The service was also outstanding, very attentive and friendly. A great experience overall and definitely a place I would recommend.“

“Muy rica la comida y satisfecha con la atención brindada por Yani. Pronto volveremos . Excelente servicio!!!“

“Providing quality service and a comfortable atmosphere“

“Loved 107 Taste! Cindy is amazing, and the Pad Thai was sooo good, full of flavor, and cooked just right. Highly recommend! (Don’t forget the donuts!)“

“Good, healthy food at a decent price“

“Food was delicious. Staff was overly accommodating. Environment was fun and modern. Would love to visit this restaurant again. I might go again tomorrow. Yummm!“

“Fantastic overall experience. They don’t have a lot of variety in the dishes so I can see how others can be upset about that, but for me every dish was amazing.

The only flaw was there was zero explanation of the dishes, origins of the fish, flavor profiles, etc. they just made the dishes and gave it to you. For those who have been to other omakases, there is usually a detailed presentation behind every dish which makes the experience so much better because you actually get to understand what makes the dish special.“

“Such a hidden gem! The food is incredible and Fabiola provided excellent service. The smoked truffle tuna tartar was a show stopper. Also, if you have someone in your party who is not a fan of sushi, they offer extremely creative and delicious burgers. Do not sleep on Nuvo Fusion. 10 stars!“

“Second time at Pari Pari, and somehow it was even better than the first. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the level of service really makes the experience.

A special shoutout to Zander, who took incredible care of us. He was attentive without ever being intrusive, knew the menu inside and out, and gave us some excellent recommendations that made the meal even better. It’s always a great sign when you return to a restaurant and leave even more impressed than you were the first time.

Pari Pari has quickly become one of my Miami favorites. Already looking forward to visit number three!“

“Excelente la atención de German y la comida demasiado buena.. Lo recomiendo 👍“

“What a great experience! Right in South Miami! Our waitress, Karen, was amazing! Very attentive and extremely helpful with the menu and drinks. She recommended the Omakase Signature to share. It comes with a variety of sushi. Compliments to the chef, it was exactly what we wanted and needed. 100% recommend coming down and seeing Karen and enjoying the delicious food and atmosphere!“

“This is the spot! We went to Double Knot for Happy hour, and I absolutely loved it! The quality of the food and service and the pricing are just phenomenal. I wanted to give a thank you to Anori & Christian for their amazing hospitality and service. I also was surprised with how fast everything came out. I will definitely be back!“

“The fish selection was just okay—nothing particularly special. I’d rate it 6/10. The presentation was much better at 8/10, and the service was a 7/10.

Overall, I don’t think the experience was worth the price. They also seemed to push drinks quite heavily, which made it feel like they were trying to encourage guests to spend more.

I’m glad we tried it so we could form our own opinion, but unfortunately, based on our experience, it’s not a place we would recommend to our friends.“

“Went with some friends for Miami Spice and had SUCH a great experience. Our server April was an absolute sweetheart; so goodhumored, funny and attentive. She brought such a positive energy every time she came to check on our table, and had great referrals for us between the drinks and menus too. We LOVED all the appetizers: the chicharrones are SO good/addictive but the egg custard/onion soup fusion was a delightful surprise favorite for all of us. Our steaks were cooked to absolute PERFECTION 👌🏾 and while I was a fan of the chocolate tart, that carrot cake was a fantastic creation to enjoy. 100/10 Loved it!“

“Todo como su comida y su personal de es excelente. Gracias“

“Best restaurant in Brickell Miami“

“Execellente servicios de todo el personal. En especial de Sandra, atenta desde el primer momento. La comida exquisita ??. 100% recomendado“

“I love this restaurant . 😍“

“Excellent. Fully recommended. Everything we ordered was fantastic, different, tasty. You must try!“

“Private exclusive dining experience Excellent service and food And Luis was attentive and gracious We will be back“

“Excellent service.Our server was great.“

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“Absolutely loved this experience! We normally don’t eat raw fish, so we honestly didn’t know what to expect, but somehow we ended up enjoying every single bite. The food was seriously next level and completely won us over. Our server also deserves a huge shoutout for being knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely excited about the menu. He made great recommendations and helped turn the meal into something really memorable. We left impressed and happy with the whole experience. Definitely a place worth trying!“

“The whole experience was amazing, we had a big party for a friend’s birthday dinner and Dario was so attentive, the food was amazing and we got to experience a few items off the Miami Spice menu.

10/10 would most definitely be coming back and recommending this spot.“

“The BEST white fish ceviche I have EVER had! It was so good, we ordered a “to-go” and ate it today right before our flight back to Texas! This team is doing it RIGHT!! Amazing!!!!!!!!!! I will be back! 💕 A Texas Ceviche Snob 🤣“

“extraordinario, la mejor atención y calidad.“

“Elena served us and the whole time she was very attentive and caring towards our whole party of 7. Jordan made our hibachi dinner and it was so delicious. We were all very happy with our experience at Japan inn and it was a great place to celebrate together“

“We went there for my birthday and we loved it! The restaurant's ambience was so inviting and upscale, food was very interesting and delicious, and drinks were pretty! We loved crispy rice spicy tuna- very crispy, and rock shrimps were great which made us order rock shrimp roll( my favorite)! Drinks were a little strange- fortune teller was very specific, i was expecting more whisky flavor, but it tasted more sour. The restaurant is very beautiful, love it that it's outside but feels like you are in Japanese garden! We will be back!!!“

“Great experience warm welcoming“

“This is a wonderdul place..The Sushi is spectular...I highly recomend..“

“We had a very enjoyable time at Omakai in Miami this weekend. The restaurant is beautiful and the food and service is excellent. I recommend it highly.“

“We love this place! It’s our second time already and our fan favorite for girls night. Great selection of food and drinks. Ask for Mariana, she’s the best guide in what to select but definitely get the hamachi crudo for an appetizer, it’s FANTASTIC!!! Our favorite selection.“

“First time at this location and everything was amazing the service, the speed, the atmosphere and obviously the food. I was helped by Sergay as soon as I stepped in the door and offered a beer to wait. Rich helped us at the table and he was amazing can’t wait to be back. Everyone else was also very attentive. The wait wasn’t even that long maybe 20-30 mins max“

“I've been meaning to try Sushi Corner after reading many reviews about how tasty and affordable this restaurant is, finding all these reviews to be completely true! This hole in the wall gem of West Kendall is well worth your time to try! I came in with my boyfriend last night to their small no frills location and was immediately greeted by our server who was very attentive throughout our whole meal. It's true that they do serve everything using plastic ware which to me doesn't matter at all. I care about the quality of food and the food is definitely top notch! My boyfriend and I decided to order various menu items to share. I started with a hot bowl of Miso Soup $2 which was good; loved the portion which I felt was more than most places. Next we had the Rainbow Roll $10 (California roll topped w/various fish) which was glaringly fresh and came out beautifully. The Sexy Roll $10 (fish tempura, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, rolled w/soy paper, tempura flakes, eel sauce, spicy mayo) was by far my favorite just because of all the incredible flavors in it. The Florida Roll $9 (spicy conch, cucumber, masago) definitely surprised me with its spice level and amount of conch within it. Lastly, we ordered the Sushi Corner Fried Rice $8 (chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and masago) which ultimately surprised me in portion and tastiness. The fried rice isn't over done with soy sauce so it remains tasting light though its also savory because of a smoky flavor. So tasty! Can't wait to try your other roles and highly recommend to anyone in the area as I think they also deliver!“

“Miami has not had good ramen since covid. (RIP Ramen Ya) So I was thrilled to check out Yume. Excellent house made broth, perfect jammy eggs, springy noodles……I had the black garlic tonkotsu and it was amazing. Service was fast and friendly, and they have a large selection of bubble teas as well.“

“That salmon looks like it melts on contact. Perfect dice, perfect shine. The sesame on top is such a good touch — adds crunch without hiding the fish.Fresh, clean, not overdressed. 10/10
And kristine was so nice we love her“

“Delicious food, many options, well worth it.“

“Such an amazing experience at Ikigai! The location in Brickell Key is beautiful and the atmosphere is perfect. We tried their Miami Spice menu and everything was absolutely delicious. From the appetizers and drinks to the omakase and desserts, every single dish was incredible. The quality and presentation of the food were a 10/10, and the service was great as well. Definitely a hidden gem in Miami and a place I would come back to. Highly recommend!“

“Tucked into Pinecrest at 9030 SW 72nd Pl, Umaimon by Anaba feels like a small slice of Tokyo dropped into South Florida. The space is cozy and warm, with traditional Japanese decor that sets the tone before the first bite arrives. 513effd4

Ramen is the star here, and for good reason. The Tonkotsu Black comes out rich, deeply flavorful, and full of umami without the salt-bomb punch you get at some Americanized spots. Noodles are perfectly cooked, the broth clings, and the soft egg is seasoned just right. If you lean sushi, the Tokyo Rush Combo and Sugar Daddy roll are frequent favorites, with diners calling the fish “incredibly fresh” and plating “beautiful”. Small plates round it out: takoyaki, shrimp onigiri, gyoza, and tarako onigiri all get shout-outs. For dessert, the Strawberry Shaved Ice and Tiramisu Shaved Ice are light, refreshing, and big enough to share. They even do a sake flight if you want to taste through three pours.

Staff are consistently described as attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. It’s kid-friendly, good for dates, and works for a casual weeknight or a small celebration. Many guests call it a “hidden gem” for authentic Japanese in Miami.

Reviews are mostly glowing at 4.5-4.7 stars, but a few mention dense, sticky sushi rice on basic rolls and longer waits during peak hours.

If you’re craving ramen with real depth, thoughtfully made sushi, and desserts you won’t find at every Japanese spot, Umaimon delivers. Pricing is reasonable for the quality, portions are generous, and the experience feels both authentic and welcoming. It’s become a go-to for locals who want Japanese done right without the pretense.“

“The sushi was really good. The fish tasted fresh, the rice was well prepared, and the flavors were balanced without being overwhelming. Everything was presented nicely, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a great sushi experience with quality ingredients“

“I’ve been coming here for years because the food is flavorful, and the staff is always warm and attentive. Overall, it’s still a great spot, but I was a bit disappointed during my last visit. The spider roll lacked its usual crunch and tasted rather soggy, and the tuna in the hand roll was minimal. Still love this place, just hoping it was an off day for those two rolls!“

“Loved 107 Taste! Cindy is amazing, and the Pad Thai was sooo good, full of flavor, and cooked just right. Highly recommend! (Don’t forget the donuts!)“

“Down right amazing, hibachi was great and the sushi was perfect“